Reading time: 3 minutes By Krishi, from Glasgow, studying Chemistry This blog is about my experience at a summer school I attended on behalf of the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh, held at the South China University of Technology situated in the beautiful city of Guangzhou in China. SCUT Global Engineering Summer School 2024 I had […]

Reading time: 3 minutes By Aagoon, from India,  studying Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science (BSc) This year when I finished my exams, and got an internship, instead of heading home for the summer for the short time between the end of exams and start of work, I decided to stay in Edinburgh. And let me tell you, it’s the […]

Reading time: 3 minutes by Qixuan, from China, studying International Relations and International Law The last lecture of the semester wraps up, and the long, blissful stretch of summer lies ahead. It’s a time filled with endless possibilities, but what to do with it? This blog hopes to share some insights and ideas that might help you make the […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Cate, from England, UK, studying Astrophysics (MPhys) With the Fringe festival, amazing green spaces and the chance to enjoy the lively, international festival, summer in Edinburgh can be brilliant. Whether you are working in the city, travelling, or just relaxing, the city has a lot to offer over the long university break. It may, […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Nitara, from the UK, studying PhD Biological Sciences As a PhD student, research never really ‘stops’ and summers can be varied. I have been lucky enough to spend the start of my summer in a place across the pond where dreams are big, and portion sizes are even bigger- the USA. Teamwork makes the […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Maisie, from England, UK, studying Veterinary Medicine As a vet student, I finish my term quite a bit later than other university students, with my last exam on the 31st of May – almost 2 weeks after most my non-vet friends! Although my summers are shorter than most, they are still jam packed with […]

Reading time: 2 minutes by Andy, from China, studying Sport Management As I sit down to write about my summer plans in Edinburgh, I’m feeling a mix of excitement and a bit of stress. This summer is a pivotal one for me, as it’s all about finishing my master’s program and stepping into the professional world. Here’s what I’ve […]

Reading time: 4 minutes by Charlotte, from England, UK, studying Philosophy and Theology Introduction to the job I am delighted to share my enriching experience at The School of Divinity, where I have had the privilege of contributing to essential communications and teaching preparation activities during the summer of 2024 as a Records Management and Teaching Team Intern, as […]